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ABOUT THE EVENT

History in the Making: The 1st Finnish OPEN Paramotor Slalom Championships
Feel the G-force. Experience the Precision. Witness the Future.Join us in the breathtaking scenery of Oittaa, Espoo, for a landmark event in Nordic aviation. We aren't just hosting a race; we are marking Finland on the global slalom map. Whether you are a world-class competitor or a local enthusiast, this is your invitation to be part of the foundation of Finnish Slalom history.Built on the standards of the FAI Category 2 and World League Cup rules, this competition promises elite-level organization in a location designed for high-performance flying.Let’s fly. Let’s race. Let’s create this legacy together.

Schedule26 July 2026 — General Briefing, 20:00 local
27 July 2026 — Training / Practice (morning, TBC)
27 July – 01 August 2026 — Competition
31 July 2026 — Awards Ceremony, 15:00 local time
1 August 2026 — Reserve DateClassesPF1 — Foot-launched, male
PF1f — Foot-launched, female
PF1s — Foot-launched, serial
PL1 — Trike (landplane)
PL1s — Trike, serialSerial classes accept only engines listed in the FAI CIMA Paramotor Serial Class Engine Bulletin. Current list: fai.org/cima-documentsCompetition FormatUp to 20 individual tasks across the week
Minimum 3 tasks required to validate the championship
Drop scores: 1 worst result dropped every 5 tasks flown (up to 4 at 20 tasks)
Penalty points are not dropped
Lowest total score wins the classFAI 2 Championship validityAt least 3 rounds completed per class
At least 15% non-host-country pilots on the round 1 start lineThe StadiumSize: 80 × 80 m, over water
5 pylons per stadium — paraglider-fabric, 8 or 12 m tall
Timing gate: 50 m from the first pylon line, marked by four 30 cm polypropylene buoys
Task setup: 2–5 pylons, 3–7 turns per taskTiming
Photo-finish timing by LYNX System Developers — the same technology used in Olympic track and field.Accuracy to 0.001 seconds
Up to 20,000 fps capture
Every gate crossing saved as an image for review
Live-scoring via dice.flights during tasksHow a Task RunsPilots take off one by one on the marshal's green signal
Maximum 3 pilots in the waiting area — stacked low, medium, high
On green light, the entering pilot proceeds immediately to the course
Clock starts on the first gate crossing, stops on the final crossing — one attempt each
Both red and green signals together = land immediately in the deckEntry & Registration FeesPilot (per class): €360 (until 1 June) €400 (1 June till 26 July)
Team Leader / Assistant / Mechanic / Guest: €100
Payment deadline: 26 August 2026Required at registrationPilot licence and qualifications
Proof of nationality
Valid FAI Sporting Licence
Certificate of Airworthiness / Permit to Fly
Equipment declaration (primary + secondary)
Third-party insurance certificate (minimum 750,000 SDR)
Proof of entry fee paymentWhat's IncludedAll competition operations and officiating
Training sessions
Access to event facilities and official ceremonies
Water rescue on station
Ambulance services
Provisional CampingEquipment RulesUp to 2 complete sets (2 paramotors + 2 paragliders) for the whole event
Serial-class engines must appear on the FAI CIMA approved list — max 100 kg static thrust, standard manufacturer configuration only
Paragliders must be the production version — no prototypes, no modifications to shape, lines, or risers
Pilot numbers displayed front and back of the cage, right-hand orientation
Recommended: 5 L fuel tank or fly with a full tank (buoyancy safety)
In-flight weight checked at registration against paraglider certificationSafetyAll slalom tasks are flown over water, with rescue teams and personal flotation on station at all times.Buoyancy device is mandatory (worn on the pilot recommended)
Full helmet, rescue parachute, and light body armour strongly recommended
Every paramotor and paraglider must hold a valid Certificate of Airworthiness
Flights over housing or over the stadium course (non-media) are prohibited
Anti-doping rules apply; testing may be imposed at any timeWeatherMaximum wind speed: 5 m/s (18 km/h)
In nil-wind conditions, the mirror effect on the water is actively monitored and flying may be paused for safetyTeams & Support CrewTeam leader, assistant, mechanic, or guest registration: €100
Assistants may enter the launch deck only with Chief Marshal approval, wearing safety vests
Complaints must be submitted through the team leader in writing to the Competition DirectorLanguageThe official language of the event is English.Official CommunicationsAn official event group on WhatsApp / Telegram will be set up for all participants — used for take-off orders, schedule updates, weather calls, and briefings. Joining link will be shared after registration.ContactOrganiser: Turku Aero Club (Turun Ilmailukerho)
Address: Kerosiinitie 77, 20360 Turku
Phone: +358 40 7322786
Email: [email protected]OfficialsEvent Director: Mika Virolainen - TBC
Competition Director: Kamil Mankowski - TBC
Chief Scorer: Marcin Krakowiak - TBC
Chief Marshal: TBC

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REGISTRATION AND FILES

Below you will find access to the official Registration Form, Local Regulations, and the Task Catalogue for the event.

• ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

• LOCAL REGULATION AND TASK CATALOG

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LOCATION & LOGISTICS

EVENT LOCATION

Puotismäentie 7, Espoo, Finland
Latitude: 60.2411 / 60°14'27.96"
Longitude: 24.6686 / 24°40'6.96"

Provisional Camping will be available behind take off area with limited access to electricity on behalf of property owner.
Tent for equipment will be present at field, chemical toilets as well.
If you decide to stay in competition area, it is included in Registration Fee.

HOTEL ACCOMODATION

DISCOUNT CODE: WLCBodom

Accommodation at Backby Manor for the Finnish Championship competition week in July 2026:Hotel room accommodation:79 € / single room / night
99 € / double room / nightThe accommodation price includes breakfast, access to the sauna and pool area as well as the gym during opening hours, Wi-Fi, and parking.Check-in to rooms is available from 3:00 PM on the day of arrival, and rooms must be vacated by 12:00 PM on the day of departure.Motorhomes at Backby: (7 spaces available in July)
The pitch costs 50 € / night, in addition to which adults are charged 15 € / night and children under 15 years 10 € / night.The price includes electricity, toilet facilities, a water point, a chemical toilet disposal point, free use of the spa and gym during opening hours, and breakfast at the manor.

• Backy Manor Website

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